Man City vs Bournemouth Predictions, Odds & Sports Betting Tips 04/11/2023

Champions Man City will attempt to narrow the gap on the leaders when they entertain Bournemouth at the Etihad on Saturday afternoon. The visitors come into the game off the back of their first win of the season, whilst City will also be in a confident mood following their 3-0 demolition of rivals Manchester United last time out.  

The sports betting odds for the game point towards an easy home win. But do our experts agree with that view? Read on to find out their exclusive prediction.

After back-to-back league defeats, champions City bounced back in style with a 3-0 thrashing of Manchester United last Sunday. In truth, the result flattered United, and City were in complete control throughout the contest. With Erling Haaland back in the goals, Rodri back from suspension and Bernardo Silva playing some of the best football of his career, City are once again looking like the side that claimed the treble last season.

Bournemouth’s 2-1 win over Burnley last time out will have lifted a lot of pressure off manager Andoni Iraola. However, with a daunting set of upcoming fixtures, there is still plenty of work to do before Iraola can feel completely secure in his position.

After this Saturday’s trip to the Etihad, the Cherries face Newcastle, Aston Villa and Manchester United in three of their next five games. It is a daunting run of games that will go a long way toward deciding if Iraola is the long term answer at the Vitality Stadium.

Head to Head

Bournemouth are still searching for their first ever win over City. The two teams have met 19 times previously, with City winning 17 and two games ending all square. The last time the Cherries avoided defeat to City was back in 1999, and the City are on a 13 game winning streak in the rivalry.

As you would expect, Man City are big favourites for the game. They are currently priced at just 1/10 for the win. Bournemouth are available at a huge 25/1 to cause a massive upset, with the draw available at 11/1.

It is impossible to see anything other than an easy home win in this one, so our betting bonus tip for the game is for a Man City victory. Yes, the Cherries will be buoyed by their victory last week, but this is an entirely different proposition and City are vastly superior in all areas. With the odds of a City win so short, this is an ideal game to add to your weekend acca.